DeAndre Jordan is an American basketball player who plays as a back-up center for the Denver Nuggets. In his prime, DeAndre Jordan, also known as “DJ,” was the best rebounder and defensive big man in the league.
Born on July 21, 1988, DeAndre Jordan's basketball journey started at Episcopal High School in Bellaire, Texas, and later at Christian Life Center Academy in Humble, Texas. He later played at Texas A&M Aggies for one season before declaring for the 2008 NBA Draft, where he was selected 35th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers.
The first two seasons with the Clippers were a learning curve for Jordan. However, in his third season, he emerged as the starting center, averaging 25.6 minutes per game. Alongside Blake Griffin and the newly acquired Chris Paul, Jordan was an integral part of the famous "Lob City Clippers.” The team became known for their rim-shattering poster dunks, dazzling passes and highlight-reel plays.
Between 2012 to 2018, DeAndre Jordan was undeniably one of the top three centers in the NBA. His consistency earned him accolades, including an NBA All-Star selection in 2017, an All-NBA First Team nod in 2016, and two All-NBA Third Team selections in 2015 and 2017. He also secured two NBA All-Defensive First Team honors in 2015 and 2016, and led the league in rebounding in 2014 and 2015.
DeAndre Jordan Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $3,196,448 | - | $3,196,448 | - | $3,196,448 |
How much is DeAndre Jordan getting paid?
DeAndre Jordan is set to earn $3,196,448 for the 2023/24 season. He is on a one-year veteran’s minimum guaranteed deal with the Denver Nuggets.
How much does DeAndre Jordan make in a minute?
DeAndre Jordan’ salary for the 2023/24 season is $3,196,448. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Jordan makes around $6.08 in a minute.
DeAndre Jordan Career Earnings
After the conclusion of 2023/24 NBA season Jordan would have earned over $174 million from his NBA contracts till date.
What are the terms of DeAndre Jordan’s contract?
DeAndre Jordan’s current one-year contract with the Nuggets is fully guaranteed.
DeAndre Jordan Contract History
These are all the contracts that DeAndre Jordan has signed in his career till now.
July 14, 2008
Jordan signed a three-year $2.14 million rookie contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.
December 12, 2011
Jordan signed a four-year $43 million contract extension with the Clippers.
July 3, 2015
Jordan signed a four-year $87.6 million contract extension with the Clippers.
July 6, 2018
DeAndre Jordan signed a one-year $22.9 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
July 7, 2019
Jordan signed a four-year $40 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
July 12, 2022
Jordan signed a one-year $2.91 million contract with the Denver Nuggets.
July 20, 2023
Jordan agreed to a one-year $3.2 million contract extension with the Denver Nuggets.
DeAndre Jordan Contract FAQ's
A. DeAndre Jordan is 35 years old in 2024. He was born in Houston, Texas.
A. DeAndre Jordan will earn $3.1 million in the 2023/24 NBA season with the Nuggets.
A. DeAndre Jordan plays for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA.
A. DeAndre Jordan’s height is 6 feet 11 inches and his weight is 120 kg (265 lbs).
A. DeAndre Jordan is averaging 4.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 12.6 minutes per game for the Nuggets in the 2023/24 NBA season, as of January 2024.
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